Winter is the perfect time to nourish your body with warming, immunity-boosting ingredients. These wellness shots are quick to make, packed with antioxidants, and use simple household ingredients. Below are 7 powerful winter shots with full recipes.
1. Ginger Lemon Shot
Best for: Boosts immunity
Ingredients
1 inch fresh ginger (peeled)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 pinch black pepper
4 tbsp warm water
How to Make
Blend or grate ginger and squeeze out the juice.
Mix with lemon juice, honey, pepper, and warm water.
Drink immediately.
2. Turmeric Shot
Best for: Cold & sore throat
Ingredients
¼ tsp turmeric powder or 1 inch fresh turmeric
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
6 tbsp warm water
How to Make
Mix all ingredients in a small cup.
Stir well until honey dissolves.
Drink warm.
3. Elderberry Shot
Best for: Cold & flu support
Ingredients
1 tbsp elderberry syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 pinch cinnamon
How to Make
Add elderberry syrup to a small glass.
Stir in lemon juice and cinnamon.
Take 1–2 times per day during cold/flu season.
4. Lemon Garlic Shot
Best for: Anti-viral support
Ingredients
1 clove garlic (crushed)
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp warm water
How to Make
Crush garlic and let it rest 5 minutes (activates allicin).
Mix with lemon juice and warm water.
Drink quickly due to the strong taste.
5. Cinnamon Shot
Best for: Winter warmth
Ingredients
¼ tsp cinnamon
1–2 cloves
1 tbsp honey
6 tbsp warm water
How to Make
Add cinnamon and cloves to warm water.
Let steep for 2 minutes.
Stir in honey and drink warm.
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6. Apple Cider Vinegar Shot
Best for: Digestion & detox
Ingredients
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (with “mother”)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp warm water
How to Make
Mix all ingredients in a shot glass.
Drink before meals for digestion.
7. Pineapple Ginger Shot
Best for: Congestion & digestion
Ingredients
¼ cup fresh pineapple juice
1 inch ginger (juiced/grated)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
How to Make
Juice ginger and mix with pineapple juice.
Add cayenne and stir well.
Chill or drink fresh.
How Often to Take These Shots
1 shot daily in winter is enough.
For garlic, ginger, ACV & cayenne shots: max 1 per day to avoid irritation.
Elderberry shot can be taken 1–2 times/day during colds.